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MU vs. AMD, AVGO, GOOG, GOOGL, and INTC

Should you buy Micron Technology stock or one of its competitors? Micron Technology's main competitors and comparable companies include Advanced Micro Devices (AMD), Broadcom (AVGO), Alphabet (GOOG), Alphabet (GOOGL), and Intel (INTC). Companies are selected based on similarities in market, industry, and size.

How does Micron Technology compare to Advanced Micro Devices?

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) and Advanced Micro Devices (NASDAQ:AMD) are both large-cap technology companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their media sentiment, dividends, analyst recommendations, earnings, institutional ownership, profitability, valuation and risk.

80.8% of Micron Technology shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 71.3% of Advanced Micro Devices shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Micron Technology shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 0.5% of Advanced Micro Devices shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Micron Technology currently has a consensus target price of $1,295.63, suggesting a potential upside of 26.43%. Advanced Micro Devices has a consensus target price of $553.72, suggesting a potential upside of 8.79%. Given Micron Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, equities research analysts clearly believe Micron Technology is more favorable than Advanced Micro Devices.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Micron Technology
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
31 Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.03
Advanced Micro Devices
1 Sell rating(s)
10 Hold rating(s)
32 Buy rating(s)
3 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.80

In the previous week, Micron Technology had 78 more articles in the media than Advanced Micro Devices. MarketBeat recorded 240 mentions for Micron Technology and 162 mentions for Advanced Micro Devices. Advanced Micro Devices' average media sentiment score of 1.16 beat Micron Technology's score of 1.02 indicating that Advanced Micro Devices is being referred to more favorably in the news media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Micron Technology
175 Very Positive mention(s)
17 Positive mention(s)
25 Neutral mention(s)
15 Negative mention(s)
8 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Advanced Micro Devices
118 Very Positive mention(s)
12 Positive mention(s)
17 Neutral mention(s)
13 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Micron Technology has a net margin of 55.91% compared to Advanced Micro Devices' net margin of 15.58%. Micron Technology's return on equity of 71.13% beat Advanced Micro Devices' return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Micron Technology55.91% 71.13% 50.33%
Advanced Micro Devices 15.58%12.30%9.89%

Micron Technology has higher revenue and earnings than Advanced Micro Devices. Micron Technology is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Advanced Micro Devices, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Micron Technology$37.38B30.96$8.54B$44.1723.20
Advanced Micro Devices$34.64B23.99$4.34B$3.89130.84

Micron Technology has a beta of 2.22, indicating that its stock price is 122% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Advanced Micro Devices has a beta of 2.48, indicating that its stock price is 148% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Micron Technology beats Advanced Micro Devices on 12 of the 17 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Micron Technology compare to Broadcom?

Broadcom (NASDAQ:AVGO) and Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) are both large-cap technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their institutional ownership, valuation, dividends, analyst recommendations, risk, media sentiment, profitability and earnings.

76.4% of Broadcom shares are owned by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.8% of Micron Technology shares are owned by institutional investors. 1.9% of Broadcom shares are owned by insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Micron Technology shares are owned by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that endowments, large money managers and hedge funds believe a stock will outperform the market over the long term.

Broadcom has a beta of 1.44, suggesting that its share price is 44% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Micron Technology has a beta of 2.22, suggesting that its share price is 122% more volatile than the broader market.

Broadcom pays an annual dividend of $2.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.7%. Micron Technology pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.1%. Broadcom pays out 33.2% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Micron Technology pays out 1.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Broadcom has raised its dividend for 15 consecutive years. Broadcom is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

In the previous week, Broadcom had 53 more articles in the media than Micron Technology. MarketBeat recorded 293 mentions for Broadcom and 240 mentions for Micron Technology. Broadcom's average media sentiment score of 1.14 beat Micron Technology's score of 1.02 indicating that Broadcom is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Broadcom
200 Very Positive mention(s)
24 Positive mention(s)
35 Neutral mention(s)
22 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Micron Technology
175 Very Positive mention(s)
17 Positive mention(s)
25 Neutral mention(s)
15 Negative mention(s)
8 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Broadcom presently has a consensus target price of $504.93, suggesting a potential upside of 36.53%. Micron Technology has a consensus target price of $1,295.63, suggesting a potential upside of 26.43%. Given Broadcom's higher possible upside, research analysts plainly believe Broadcom is more favorable than Micron Technology.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Broadcom
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
30 Buy rating(s)
0 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.88
Micron Technology
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
31 Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.03

Broadcom has higher revenue and earnings than Micron Technology. Micron Technology is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Broadcom, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Broadcom$63.89B27.54$23.13B$7.8347.23
Micron Technology$37.38B30.96$8.54B$44.1723.20

Micron Technology has a net margin of 55.91% compared to Broadcom's net margin of 42.94%. Micron Technology's return on equity of 71.13% beat Broadcom's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Broadcom42.94% 48.33% 23.78%
Micron Technology 55.91%71.13%50.33%

Summary

Micron Technology beats Broadcom on 11 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Micron Technology compare to Alphabet?

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOG) are related large-cap companies, but which is the superior stock? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, valuation, media sentiment, dividends, risk, profitability and institutional ownership.

Micron Technology has a net margin of 55.91% compared to Alphabet's net margin of 54.77%. Micron Technology's return on equity of 71.13% beat Alphabet's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Micron Technology55.91% 71.13% 50.33%
Alphabet 54.77%51.32%35.42%

Alphabet has higher revenue and earnings than Micron Technology. Alphabet is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Micron Technology, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Micron Technology$37.38B30.96$8.54B$44.1723.20
Alphabet$402.84B10.19$132.17B$19.9116.85

Micron Technology has a beta of 2.22, suggesting that its share price is 122% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alphabet has a beta of 1.21, suggesting that its share price is 21% more volatile than the broader market.

Micron Technology pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.1%. Alphabet pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. Micron Technology pays out 1.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Alphabet pays out 4.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Alphabet has raised its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Alphabet is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Micron Technology presently has a consensus price target of $1,295.63, indicating a potential upside of 26.43%. Alphabet has a consensus price target of $415.55, indicating a potential upside of 23.86%. Given Micron Technology's higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Micron Technology is more favorable than Alphabet.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Micron Technology
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
31 Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.03
Alphabet
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
30 Buy rating(s)
6 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.05

In the previous week, Micron Technology had 31 more articles in the media than Alphabet. MarketBeat recorded 240 mentions for Micron Technology and 209 mentions for Alphabet. Micron Technology's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Alphabet's score of 0.85 indicating that Micron Technology is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Micron Technology
175 Very Positive mention(s)
17 Positive mention(s)
25 Neutral mention(s)
15 Negative mention(s)
8 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Alphabet
133 Very Positive mention(s)
20 Positive mention(s)
29 Neutral mention(s)
20 Negative mention(s)
7 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

80.8% of Micron Technology shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 27.3% of Alphabet shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Micron Technology shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 13.0% of Alphabet shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company will outperform the market over the long term.

Summary

Micron Technology beats Alphabet on 13 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Micron Technology compare to Alphabet?

Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) and Alphabet (NASDAQ:GOOGL) are related large-cap companies, but which is the better business? We will contrast the two companies based on the strength of their valuation, risk, dividends, analyst recommendations, profitability, institutional ownership, media sentiment and earnings.

80.8% of Micron Technology shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 40.0% of Alphabet shares are held by institutional investors. 0.2% of Micron Technology shares are held by insiders. Comparatively, 11.6% of Alphabet shares are held by insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that hedge funds, endowments and large money managers believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

In the previous week, Micron Technology had 50 more articles in the media than Alphabet. MarketBeat recorded 240 mentions for Micron Technology and 190 mentions for Alphabet. Micron Technology's average media sentiment score of 1.02 beat Alphabet's score of 0.95 indicating that Micron Technology is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Micron Technology
175 Very Positive mention(s)
17 Positive mention(s)
25 Neutral mention(s)
15 Negative mention(s)
8 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Alphabet
139 Very Positive mention(s)
5 Positive mention(s)
25 Neutral mention(s)
19 Negative mention(s)
1 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

Alphabet has higher revenue and earnings than Micron Technology. Alphabet is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Micron Technology, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Micron Technology$37.38B30.96$8.54B$44.1723.20
Alphabet$402.84B10.28$132.17B$19.9117.01

Micron Technology has a net margin of 55.91% compared to Alphabet's net margin of 54.77%. Micron Technology's return on equity of 71.13% beat Alphabet's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Micron Technology55.91% 71.13% 50.33%
Alphabet 54.77%51.32%35.42%

Micron Technology pays an annual dividend of $0.60 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.1%. Alphabet pays an annual dividend of $0.88 per share and has a dividend yield of 0.3%. Micron Technology pays out 1.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Alphabet pays out 4.4% of its earnings in the form of a dividend. Both companies have healthy payout ratios and should be able to cover their dividend payments with earnings for the next several years. Alphabet has increased its dividend for 1 consecutive years. Alphabet is clearly the better dividend stock, given its higher yield and longer track record of dividend growth.

Micron Technology has a beta of 2.22, indicating that its share price is 122% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Alphabet has a beta of 1.22, indicating that its share price is 22% more volatile than the broader market.

Micron Technology currently has a consensus target price of $1,295.63, indicating a potential upside of 26.43%. Alphabet has a consensus target price of $420.19, indicating a potential upside of 24.08%. Given Micron Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher possible upside, analysts clearly believe Micron Technology is more favorable than Alphabet.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Micron Technology
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
31 Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.03
Alphabet
0 Sell rating(s)
4 Hold rating(s)
45 Buy rating(s)
5 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.02

Summary

Micron Technology beats Alphabet on 13 of the 20 factors compared between the two stocks.

How does Micron Technology compare to Intel?

Intel (NASDAQ:INTC) and Micron Technology (NASDAQ:MU) are both large-cap technology companies, but which is the better investment? We will compare the two companies based on the strength of their earnings, analyst recommendations, institutional ownership, risk, media sentiment, valuation, dividends and profitability.

Micron Technology has lower revenue, but higher earnings than Intel. Intel is trading at a lower price-to-earnings ratio than Micron Technology, indicating that it is currently the more affordable of the two stocks.

CompanyGross RevenuePrice/Sales RatioNet IncomeEarnings Per SharePrice/Earnings Ratio
Intel$52.85B10.02-$267M-$2.11N/A
Micron Technology$37.38B30.96$8.54B$44.1723.20

In the previous week, Intel had 10 more articles in the media than Micron Technology. MarketBeat recorded 250 mentions for Intel and 240 mentions for Micron Technology. Intel's average media sentiment score of 1.28 beat Micron Technology's score of 1.02 indicating that Intel is being referred to more favorably in the media.

Company Very Positive Positive Neutral Negative Very Negative Overall Sentiment
Intel
203 Very Positive mention(s)
18 Positive mention(s)
19 Neutral mention(s)
8 Negative mention(s)
2 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive
Micron Technology
175 Very Positive mention(s)
17 Positive mention(s)
25 Neutral mention(s)
15 Negative mention(s)
8 Very Negative mention(s)
Positive

64.5% of Intel shares are held by institutional investors. Comparatively, 80.8% of Micron Technology shares are held by institutional investors. 0.1% of Intel shares are held by company insiders. Comparatively, 0.2% of Micron Technology shares are held by company insiders. Strong institutional ownership is an indication that large money managers, endowments and hedge funds believe a company is poised for long-term growth.

Micron Technology has a net margin of 55.91% compared to Intel's net margin of -19.79%. Micron Technology's return on equity of 71.13% beat Intel's return on equity.

Company Net Margins Return on Equity Return on Assets
Intel-19.79% 2.62% 1.50%
Micron Technology 55.91%71.13%50.33%

Intel currently has a consensus price target of $107.74, suggesting a potential upside of 2.59%. Micron Technology has a consensus price target of $1,295.63, suggesting a potential upside of 26.43%. Given Micron Technology's stronger consensus rating and higher probable upside, analysts clearly believe Micron Technology is more favorable than Intel.

Company Sell Ratings Hold Ratings Buy Ratings Strong Buy Ratings Rating Score
Intel
3 Sell rating(s)
30 Hold rating(s)
16 Buy rating(s)
1 Strong Buy rating(s)
2.30
Micron Technology
0 Sell rating(s)
3 Hold rating(s)
31 Buy rating(s)
4 Strong Buy rating(s)
3.03

Intel has a beta of 2.22, suggesting that its stock price is 122% more volatile than the broader market. Comparatively, Micron Technology has a beta of 2.22, suggesting that its stock price is 122% more volatile than the broader market.

Summary

Micron Technology beats Intel on 13 of the 16 factors compared between the two stocks.

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MU vs. The Competition

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MetricMicron TechnologySemiconductors & Semiconductor Equipment IndustryTechnology SectorNASDAQ Exchange
Market Cap$1.16T$112.50B$30.10B$12.90B
Dividend Yield0.06%1.62%2.73%9.14%
P/E Ratio23.1980.1876.2425.42
Price / Sales30.9694.23592.7393.88
Price / Cash67.0562.9446.8435.62
Price / Book21.2310.657.826.44
Net Income$8.54B$2.04B$703.05M$358.18M
7 Day Performance9.79%5.72%1.09%1.10%
1 Month Performance16.78%-3.31%-1.71%-0.41%
1 Year Performance679.55%104.47%186.50%13.98%

Micron Technology Competitors List

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CompanyMarketRankShare PriceAnalysts' Price Target1Y Price PerformanceMarket CapRevenueP/E RatioEmployee CountIndicator(s)
MU
Micron Technology
4.9808 of 5 stars		$1,022.77
+0.6%		$1,295.63
+26.7%		+673.8%$1.16T$37.38B23.2053,000
AMD
Advanced Micro Devices
3.9189 of 5 stars		$480.93
+0.4%		$553.72
+15.1%		+216.0%$782.25B$34.64B123.6331,000
AVGO
Broadcom
4.9924 of 5 stars		$355.59
-0.3%		$491.97
+38.4%		+6.9%$1.70T$63.89B59.2733,000
GOOG
Alphabet
4.8736 of 5 stars		$339.10
-1.2%		$415.55
+22.5%		+42.6%$4.20T$402.84B17.03190,200
GOOGL
Alphabet
4.6873 of 5 stars		$342.00
-1.4%		$420.19
+22.9%		+44.0%$4.24T$402.84B17.18190,820

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